Here you will find the International Presidents Bio, Theme
and other International Information.

2014-2015
International President
Joseph Preston

Joseph "Joe" Preston, of Dewey, Arizona, USA, was elected president of Lions
Clubs International at the association's 97th International Convention held in
Toronto, Canada, July 4 through 8, 2014.

President Preston is temporarily retired from the automotive industry. He has
over 30 years of experience as a fleet sales manager, and was consistently
recognized by Ford Motor Company for excellence in customer satisfaction, sales
and product knowledge.

A member of the Bradshaw Mountain of Dewey-Humboldt Lions Club, President
Preston has been a Lion since 1974. He has held many offices in the association,
including club president, zone chairperson, district governor, council
chairperson and chairperson of district leadership development, Lions Quest and
MERL for the state of Arizona. He was host chairperson of the 1994 International
Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, chairperson of the 2003 USA/Canada Lions
Leadership Forum, and a national/multinational coordinator for Campaign
SightFirst II.

In recognition of his service to the association, President Preston has
received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100%
District Governor Award, the Senior Builder Key Award, Life Membership in the
association, nine International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good
Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is
also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

President Preston was recognized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency for his
work as a Lion to prevent drug use and abuse among youth.

President Preston and his wife, Joni, also a Lion and a Progressive Melvin
Jones Fellow, have two sons, one daughter and seven grandsons.